Sharks Triumph Over Rangers 3-1 in January 2026 Showdown Recap

The San Jose Sharks achieved an impressive 3-1 victory against the New York Rangers on January 26, 2026. This game showcased the talent of rookie Macklin Celebrini, who scored two crucial goals, marking his return to form after a six-game scoring drought.

Celebrini Shines for Sharks

Macklin Celebrini, the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, found the net twice during the match, bringing his season total to 26 goals. His initial goal came just 1:09 into the first period during a power play. Positioned in front of the net, he capitalized on a quick pass from Tyler Toffoli.

Less than two minutes later, Pavol Regenda added another power-play goal, pushing the Sharks to a quick 2-0 lead. Regenda’s shot, which sailed over the left shoulder of Rangers goalie Martin Spencer, was supported by assists from Michael Misa and Collin Graf.

Game Highlights

• Macklin Celebrini: 2 goals (25th and 26th of the season)
• Pavol Regenda: 1 goal (8th of the season)
• Will Smith and Collin Graf: 2 assists each
• Alex Nedeljkovic: 28 saves for Sharks
• Sam Carrick: Scored 2nd goal of the season for Rangers

Celebrini’s second goal of the night came at 7:37 in the first period, eliciting chants of “MVP MVP” from the crowd. Despite his efforts, the rookie narrowly missed achieving his third hat trick of the season when a shot in the third period was stopped by Spencer.

Rangers Struggle Continues

For the Rangers, this game marked their third consecutive loss and their record over the last 11 matches slipped to 2-8-1. Sam Carrick managed to score his third goal of the season with assists from Taylor Raddysh and Anton Blidh, providing New York a glimmer of hope.

Upcoming Matches

Looking ahead, the Rangers will play against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Sharks are set to host the Boston Bruins on Monday night, aiming to build on their successful performance against New York.